So I Watched "Das Boot" For The First Time

Jonathan · 12-18-07, 02:33 PM

And I must say, that I was impressed by the film quality, the story, and the action sequences. Also, it makes me feel better knowing that the Bdu did not support Nazi-ism as some of the other branches. However, that movie made me feel very depressed about the chances of my men surviving...maybe we'll be in that lucky 25%. Needless to say, the way that a real 'boot operated and the way that mine does are WAY different. For starters...we don't have that much damn water coming in the hatch every time someone comes/comes topside...

All in all, great movie, and if anyone needs a copy, let me know.

GoldenRivet · 12-18-07, 02:55 PM

i have seen it all the way through a couple of times... but i cant watch it all the way through anymore.

within the first 30-40 minutes i get the itch to come play SH3! :rotfl:

mrbeast · 12-18-07, 03:01 PM

Possibly the finest naval film ever made

Jonathan · 12-18-07, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbeast

Possibly the finest naval film ever made

It is listed in the top three German films of all time, including Nosferatu and Metroplis....pretty high class stuff.

WildYak · 12-18-07, 03:44 PM

Regarding the political leanings of U-boat crews:

I'm not sure where I read it, but somwhere I picked up that contrary to what is pictured in the film, the uboat crews (at least the officers) were vetted to make sure that they were loyal. Maybe it was Wikipedia (who knows how accurate that is, but that's another story), but it makes sense that on something as valuable as a uboat to not allow anybody who might not be loyal to the cause on board. I bet this is true for the officers, but I imagine that among the typical lay-sailors that there was a wide spectrum of loyalty. Especially towards the end when replacing uboat crew became more and more desperate. I wouldn't expect a uboat captain to be allowed to openly criticize Nazi doctrine at any time, though.

Still the best damn war movie I've ever seen.

Blacklight · 12-18-07, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Needless to say, the way that a real 'boot operated and the way that mine does are WAY different. For starters...we don't have that much damn water coming in the hatch every time someone comes/comes topside...

Usually in my boat.. all that damn water is usually rushing in from the holes punched in it by Allied ships or Bernard screwing something up or both combined.

Pablo · 12-18-07, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildYak

Regarding the political leanings of U-boat crews:

I'm not sure where I read it, but somwhere I picked up that contrary to what is pictured in the film, the uboat crews (at least the officers) were vetted to make sure that they were loyal. Maybe it was Wikipedia (who knows how accurate that is, but that's another story), but it makes sense that on something as valuable as a uboat to not allow anybody who might not be loyal to the cause on board. I bet this is true for the officers, but I imagine that among the typical lay-sailors that there was a wide spectrum of loyalty. Especially towards the end when replacing uboat crew became more and more desperate. I wouldn't expect a uboat captain to be allowed to openly criticize Nazi doctrine at any time, though.

Still the best damn war movie I've ever seen.

Hi!

Gordon Williamson in Wolf Pack: The Story of the Uboat in World War II writes the following:

"U-boat commanders, though proud and patriotic Germans, were quite notorious in their disrespect for the Nazi regime. On one famous occasion, U-boat ace Teddy Suhren of U-564 was approaching port to tie up alongside after a long war cruise when he leaned over the edge of the conning tower and yelled 'Are the Nazis still in charge?' When the replay 'Yes' came back, Suhren immediately put his engines into reverse and backed away from the quayside, much to the amusement of those watching."

Suhren in his autobiography also mentions this incident, coming at the end of his final war patrol in U-564 before he was transferred to training duty. He indicates that backing the engines was normal at this time while docking, but that the timing of his question followed by backing the engines made it seem as if he was going to back out of the pier. The story made its way around the fleet quite quickly, but he said he was never in trouble for it.

Pablo

Vampire1605 · 12-19-07, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

i have seen it all the way through a couple of times... but i cant watch it all the way through anymore.

within the first 30-40 minutes i get the itch to come play SH3! :rotfl:

I know the feeling

Jonathan · 12-19-07, 03:04 AM

I do not think that we can understate how awesome that movie is.

Cohaagen · 12-19-07, 03:41 AM

If you can, get the undubbed mini-series. The passage of time and tedium felt by the crew is more palpable, and it's a much better character study than the movie, especially for supporting characters like Johann, etc. BBC2 showed it a few years ago, best thing I ever watched.

Sailor Steve · 12-19-07, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cohaagen

If you can, get the undubbed mini-series. The passage of time and tedium felt by the crew is more palpable, and it's a much better character study than the movie, especially for supporting characters like Johann, etc. BBC2 showed it a few years ago, best thing I ever watched.

Yep; the five-hour 'Uncut' version is the best.
http://www.amazon.com/Das-Boot-Origi...8084135&sr=1-2

U49 · 12-21-07, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

And I must say, that I was impressed by the film quality, the story, and the action sequences. Also, it makes me feel better knowing that the Bdu did not support Nazi-ism as some of the other branches. However, that movie made me feel very depressed about the chances of my men surviving...maybe we'll be in that lucky 25%. Needless to say, the way that a real 'boot operated and the way that mine does are WAY different. For starters...we don't have that much damn water coming in the hatch every time someone comes/comes topside...

All in all, great movie, and if anyone needs a copy, let me know.

Long upon the time......

I watched that film for the first time.... :hmm: I think I was a little boy at that time (first appearance on TV)

You have ever seen the making of ? Have a look at youtube...

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=125377

Sniper_Fox · 12-22-07, 12:13 AM

i watched this movie when i was 3 years old

best movie of all time... I love the Captain, and number 2, you really get the feeling that they were all just young boys... cept the skipper of course...

12-22-07, 01:30 AM

Not sure about some of you but I can only watch Das Boot with the German soundtrack and not the English dubbing, I'm quite happy to watch it with the English subtitles. I have the mini series version and I always like to play it now and then, but after watching the first disc I have to fire up the PC and set out on a virtual patrol myself!

12-18-07, 02:33 PM	#1
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	So I Watched "Das Boot" For The First Time And I must say, that I was impressed by the film quality, the story, and the action sequences. Also, it makes me feel better knowing that the Bdu did not support Nazi-ism as some of the other branches. However, that movie made me feel very depressed about the chances of my men surviving...maybe we'll be in that lucky 25%. Needless to say, the way that a real 'boot operated and the way that mine does are WAY different. For starters...we don't have that much damn water coming in the hatch every time someone comes/comes topside... All in all, great movie, and if anyone needs a copy, let me know. __________________ SHIII Game Manual, In-Game Map, and Quick Reference Chart Can Be Downloaded From This Link: http://hosted.filefront.com/jnazari

12-18-07, 02:55 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	i have seen it all the way through a couple of times... but i cant watch it all the way through anymore. within the first 30-40 minutes i get the itch to come play SH3! :rotfl: __________________

12-18-07, 03:01 PM	#3
mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Possibly the finest naval film ever made __________________

12-19-07, 03:04 AM	#9
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I do not think that we can understate how awesome that movie is. __________________ SHIII Game Manual, In-Game Map, and Quick Reference Chart Can Be Downloaded From This Link: http://hosted.filefront.com/jnazari

12-18-07, 03:44 PM	#5
WildYak Watch Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rennes, France Posts: 23 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Regarding the political leanings of U-boat crews: I'm not sure where I read it, but somwhere I picked up that contrary to what is pictured in the film, the uboat crews (at least the officers) were vetted to make sure that they were loyal. Maybe it was Wikipedia (who knows how accurate that is, but that's another story), but it makes sense that on something as valuable as a uboat to not allow anybody who might not be loyal to the cause on board. I bet this is true for the officers, but I imagine that among the typical lay-sailors that there was a wide spectrum of loyalty. Especially towards the end when replacing uboat crew became more and more desperate. I wouldn't expect a uboat captain to be allowed to openly criticize Nazi doctrine at any time, though. Still the best damn war movie I've ever seen.

12-19-07, 03:41 AM	#10
Cohaagen Frogman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 296 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	If you can, get the undubbed mini-series. The passage of time and tedium felt by the crew is more palpable, and it's a much better character study than the movie, especially for supporting characters like Johann, etc. BBC2 showed it a few years ago, best thing I ever watched.

12-22-07, 12:13 AM	#13
Sniper_Fox Engineer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North of Malta, shadowing your pretty little C3 Cargo! Posts: 212 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	i watched this movie when i was 3 years old best movie of all time... I love the Captain, and number 2, you really get the feeling that they were all just young boys... cept the skipper of course...

12-22-07, 01:30 AM	#14
Goose_green Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Not sure about some of you but I can only watch Das Boot with the German soundtrack and not the English dubbing, I'm quite happy to watch it with the English subtitles. I have the mini series version and I always like to play it now and then, but after watching the first disc I have to fire up the PC and set out on a virtual patrol myself!